Late-Night Drama Near Valmiki Chowk
A late-night commotion broke out near Valmiki Chowk in Jalandhar after a man was allegedly caught trying to pay for parathas with a fake currency note. The incident took place at a roadside food shop, where the shopkeeper reportedly became suspicious of the note handed over by the customer.
The shopkeeper then checked the currency note and allegedly found that it was fake. With the help of people present in the area, he stopped the man from leaving and informed the police about the matter. Soon, a crowd gathered at the spot, turning the incident into a tense late-night scene.
Man Had Allegedly Been Visiting the Shop for Three Days
According to the shopkeeper, the man had been coming to the paratha shop during the late-night hours for the past three days. The shopkeeper alleged that the man had already paid with fake currency notes during his previous two visits.
The alleged pattern reportedly went unnoticed initially. However, on the third visit, the shopkeeper became more alert while accepting payment. When the man once again handed over a currency note after eating parathas, the shopkeeper reportedly examined it carefully.
The note allegedly appeared suspicious, following which the shopkeeper raised an alarm and confronted the man.
People Help Shopkeeper Hold the Suspect
As the situation unfolded, people nearby gathered around the shop. The shopkeeper, with the assistance of local residents, allegedly managed to prevent the man from escaping.
The police were informed immediately. A police team reached the spot and took the man into custody. The incident attracted the attention of several people in the area, who gathered to see what had happened.
During a search conducted in the presence of police, several currency notes were allegedly recovered from the man's possession. The police are now examining the recovered notes to determine whether they are counterfeit.
Police Begin Probe Into Fake Currency Allegation
After taking the man to the police station, authorities reportedly began questioning him regarding the source of the suspected fake currency and its alleged use at the paratha shop.
Investigators may also examine whether similar incidents have been reported from other shops in the surrounding area and whether the accused allegedly used counterfeit notes elsewhere.
The police investigation is currently underway, and the exact number and denomination of the suspected fake notes will be confirmed after verification. The allegations against the detained man are yet to be legally established, and further details are awaited from the authorities.